ALEURONE

/əˈl(j)ʊəɹəʊn/
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Definition

/əˈl(j)ʊəɹəʊn/
noun
  1. The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
  2. The outer layer (and its major cell type and its specialized protein) of the endosperm.

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